How far is Chichester, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Chichester, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.24 mi
00h 40m
Flight
26.96 mi
43.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.96 mi
Kilometers
43.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.24 mi
Kilometers
56.72 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Sat, Apr 18, 8:53 AM EDT
Return by in Chichester
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chichester
2026-04-18T08:12
Arrive Merrimack
Sat, Apr 18, 8:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chichester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hooksett
NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Chichester
17.6 mi
00h 20m
To Merrimack
17.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chichester and Merrimack.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chichester and Merrimack.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2287 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1280 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chichester and Merrimack.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
21.5 mi · 61%
Dover Road
7.27 mi · 21%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 11%
Airport
1.09 mi · 3%
Styles Bridges Highway
0.77 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Continue on Everett Turnpike

8.91 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 20m from Chichester
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Chichester and Mostly Cloudy near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chichester to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Chichester and 17.6 miles from Merrimack.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Chichester and Mostly Cloudy near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Hooksett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hooksett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hooksett.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chichester and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 26.96 mi (43.39 km).

Chichester

#1 Chichester

Human settlement in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,729
Coordinates43.2492500, -71.3997900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.39979, 43.249249)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.53 $11.05
Premium $4.86 $6.02 $12.05
Diesel $6.00 $7.44 $14.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chichester and Merrimack. The current time is 08:12:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.